Certified Diabetes Educator I - RD

Texas Health Institute; Round Rock, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in the Greater Austin area is seeking a Certified Diabetes Educator to provide self-management education to patients and families in a culturally competent manner. The role focuses on planning educational programs, working with outreach clinics in Hutto, Taylor, Cedar Park, and Pflugerville, and improving patient outcomes through lifestyle change support.

Onsite, with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with the diabetes care team; BSWH offers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Less than 1 year of experience required.
• Certified Diabetes Educator certification strongly preferred within 12 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and provides self-management education to patients and families in a culturally competent manner across the lifespan.
• Develops and conducts educational programs and in-service training for staff and patients.
• Serves as a resource to staff and community as a diabetes care and education specialist.

Education

Bachelor's

Job description

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401 (k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

JOB SUMMARY

• 100% onsite in the Greater Austin, TX area
• Outreach clinics are located in Hutto, Taylor, Cedar Park, and Pflugerville (clinic frequency TBD).
• The Certified Diabetes Educator works with people at risk and with diabetes to achieve behavior change goals which lead to better clinical outcomes and improved health status.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• Plans, directs, and provides individualized self-management education, training and help to patients and families in a culturally-competent manner across the lifespan.
• Develops and conducts educational programs and in-service training programs.
• Serves as a resource to staff and community as a diabetes care and education specialist.
• Optimize care delivery, patient and provider experience, quality, safety, and costs.
• Applies current principles of teaching and learning and/or behavior change to facilitate self-management skills.
• Tailors interventions to individual self-management needs.
• Communicates information to patients and healthcare team in a timely manner. Serves as a role model, resource, and mentor to other team members.
• Participates in quality improvement activities to help process improvement and clinic/facility/system goals.
• Participates in professional development activities to maintain and improve required qualifications; obtain 15 diabetes-related Continuing Education hours annually.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Advanced knowledge of pre-diabetes and diabetes care modalities, therapies, terminology and equipment.
• Demonstrates familiarity with pre-diabetes and diabetes pathophysiology, epidemiology, and evidence-based clinical practice.
• Demonstrates familiarity with ADA Education Recognition requirements or National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support, if in an ADA Recognized program.
• Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly; both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively use a variety of teaching methods.
• Knowledge of the geographic area, the community and its resources.
• Cultural proficiency related to health practices.
• Committed, dependable, adjustable, original, resourceful and has an excellent desire to help the community.
• Able to interact positively with patients as needed.e
• General computer skills, including but not limited to: using required software applications, data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, hand held scanning and email.
• Certified Diabetes Educator certification strongly preferred within 12 months of hire.
• Knowledge of insulin Pumps and Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) devices strongly preferred.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Bachelor's
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

• Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Registered Dietitians (RD), Registered Nurse (RN), Pharmacist (RPH): Must have one of the following:
• RD - Registered Dietician
• RN - Registered Nurse
• RPH - Pharmacist